Number Two.

That’s right folks, littlest Stubbs is due to shake things up this coming October – and we couldn’t be more thrilled!

Things are so different this time around. Besides feeling the need to pull out the maternity clothes like, NOW (in stark contrast to the 20+ weeks I made it with Jackson before taking the maternity clothes plunge), I’m also less sick and more tired. I could take three naps a day and still sleep like a baby at night – maybe that has something to do with chasing a toddler around during the day?

I’m also 1000% more calm this time. When we found out I was pregnant with Jackson, we thought we were prepared for what that would mean, but seeing that positive pregnancy test was actually kind of scary and overwhelming at first. EVERYTHING would change. I would have to give birth. What have we done?!

This time, I know (generally) what to expect. I know that this baby, just like Jackson, will shift our family to a new and better place – one we couldn’t have imagined before him or her. He or she will become the perfect missing piece that we didn’t know was missing, and soon won’t be able to imagine a life without.

Also, WHERE IS THE TIME GOING?! This pregnancy is flying by at warp speeds, just like everyone warned me would happen. I just hope to throw a nursery together, and possibly wash some blankets before the nugget arrives. Stay tuned…

Things you should know:

·      We won’t be finding out the sex of littlest Stubbs before D-Day (or whenever he/she decides to make his or her way), so I’ll be facing a patience, shopping, and design challenge like I’ve never experienced before. But I look forward to proving unisex clothes can be cute, and neutral nurseries can be stylish.

·      I’m in the second trimester now (when did that happen?) so I hope my energy levels will pick up. But if you can’t find me, I’m asleep on the couch (or I might be shoving my face with spicy pickles).

·      If you’d like to deliver gifts, please consider carbs. Bagels, toast, pasta. All.the.carbs.

·      I’ve officially reached the, “is she pregnant? Is she fat?” stage. Now you know: a little bit of both (thanks to the carbs).

I think that’s probably more than enough information for one day. I’ll attempt to post occasional updates, since you’ll be dying to know what I’m craving and how bad my heartburn is, and how much weight I’ve gained along the way. Sorry baby #2, I just don’t think weekly updates are in the cards. Welcome to life as a second child. BUT, know that you are loved beyond comprehension, already.

My heart bursts at the mere idea of you in our arms.

XO